Yuzvendra Chahal gets physical with KKR coach in funny moment, video breaks the internet
Published - 08 Apr 2026, 11:07 AM | Updated - 08 Apr 2026, 12:18 PM
Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared a hilarious interaction with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fielding coach Dishant Yagnik during the recent match between two teams. The light-hearted moment occurred after heavy rain interrupted their fixture at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, April 6.
Punjab Kings have made a solid start to their campaign, remaining unbeaten after their recent washout against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Shreyas Iyer’s side have looked balanced so far, with both batters and bowlers contributing in key moments. They will aim to carry this form into their upcoming matches.
Yuzvendra Chahal’s Fun Interaction With Dishant Yagnik During Rain Delay Goes Viral
During the rain delay at Eden Gardens, Yuzvendra Chahal entertained fans with his behaviour near the boundary. The Punjab Kings spinner was seen interacting with KKR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik.
During the exchange, Chahal jokingly acted as if he was hitting big shots towards Yagnik. In response, Yagnik tried to shield his head, adding to the humor of the situation. The clip gained traction across social media, with fans enjoying the humorous side of players despite the match being halted due to rain.
Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
Yuzvendra Chahal was having fun with KKR fielding coach Dishant Yagnik during the KKR vs PBKS match at Eden Gardens.
— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) April 7, 2026
Yuzi Chahal was playfully beating him, just for fun. 😄 pic.twitter.com/AOo9DmwV8e
KKR vs PBKS Clash Washed Out At Eden Gardens Due to Rain
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings. Xavier Bartlett used the overcast conditions well to dismiss Finn Allen and Cameron Green early. The home side was at 25/2 in 3.4 overs before rain stopped play.
Groundsmen quickly covered the Eden Gardens pitch as strong winds and heavy rain arrived. The rain stopped briefly and covers were removed, but showers returned soon. Water near the boundary created unsafe outfield conditions, making it impossible to resume play.
Match umpires conducted multiple inspections before calling off the game with the consent of both captains. Kolkata Knight Riders earned one point after their two losses, while Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings remained unbeaten this season.
Yuzvendra Chahal Remains Key For Punjab Kings In IPL 2026
Punjab Kings rely on Yuzvendra Chahal during the ongoing IPL campaign. The franchise retained the premier leg-spinner for a massive ₹18 crore. Chahal brings valuable experience and balance to a bowling attack dominated by pacers.
In IPL 2026, he has taken 3 wickets in three matches at an average of 16.33 and an economy rate of 7.00, with best figures of 2/28.
The leg-spinner remains the leading wicket-taker in IPL history, with 224 wickets in 177 matches while representing Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings.
During the 2024 season, Yuzvendra Chahal became the first player to cross the 200-wicket mark. He has also taken eight four-wicket hauls and one five-wicket haul. Chahal won the Purple Cap in 2022 after picking up 27 wickets for Rajasthan Royals.
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